Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star from Upper Chitral, a hilly spot in Pakistan, like our Shimla! Born on June 2, 2008, she won over 5 lakh fans on Instagram and tons more on TikTok with her super fun videos. Her dad helped people, and Sana did too! She loved showing off her Chitral style—fancy dresses, cool dances, and songs kind of like our Rajasthani or Punjabi vibes. She also cheered for girls to study and be strong, just like we say “beti padhao.” From dancing to beauty tips, Sana’s big smile made everyone love her. Maybe even a future doctor, her shine touches India and more!
A Young Star from Pakistan
Sana Yousaf was a 17-year-old girl from Upper Chitral, a beautiful hilly area in Pakistan, kind of like our Himachal Pradesh. Born on June 2, 2008, she became super popular on TikTok and Instagram, with over 5 lakh followers! Her dad worked to help people, and Sana did too. She made fun videos showing off her Chitral culture pretty dresses, folk dances, and songs—almost like how we share Rajasthani or Punjabi traditions. She also spoke up for girls, saying they should study and be strong, just like we cheer for beti bachao, beti padhao. Some even said she was studying to be a doctor, dreaming big!
A Terrible Day
On June 2, 2025, a sad thing happened. It was Sana’s 17th birthday, and she was at her home in Islamabad, a big city in Pakistan, like our Delhi. A 22-year-old man named Umar Hayat came over. Police say he chatted with her outside, then went in and shot her twice in the chest—right in front of her maa and mausi! Sana couldn’t be saved. The man ran away, taking her phone, maybe to hide something. Doctors at a hospital called PIMS tried to help, but it was too late. Everyone in Pakistan and even India felt heartbroken.
Why Did He Do It?
The next day, June 3, police caught Umar Hayat in Faisalabad, a city far away, like going from Delhi to Jaipur. They found the gun and Sana’s phone. The police chief, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, said the man was upset because Sana didn’t want to be his friend. He kept trying—waiting outside her house for hours, even on her birthday—but she said no. This made him so angry that he hurt her. Police think it might be an “honor killing,” like when some people hurt girls for not following old family rules, a sad thing we’ve heard of in parts of India too. They’re still checking the full story.
Sana’s Big Heart
Sana wasn’t just a social media star. She loved making videos—dancing, sharing beauty tips, and working with brands, like our Indian influencers do. She wore lovely Chitral clothes, like kurtas with embroidery, to show her roots, similar to our sarees or lehengas. Because her dad helped others, Sana talked about girls going to school and being free, a bit like our women’s rights rallies. Her last video was so sweet—smiling with balloons, cutting her birthday cake. Her fans loved her for being fun and brave!
People Get Angry
When people heard, they were sad and mad. On X and Instagram, fans used #JusticeForSanaYousaf, like we use hashtags for causes in India. They wrote, “She died on her birthday!” Groups that help women said, “This shows girls aren’t safe.” Some mean people online said bad things, like she shouldn’t have been on TikTok. Others fought back, saying, “Girls should live free!” It’s like cases we know—years ago, a bold Pakistani star, Qandeel Baloch, was killed by her brother. Even in India, we hear of fights over girls’ choices. It’s a big worry.
A Push for Justice
Police caught the man, and he said he did it. A women’s group in Pakistan wants a strong check to get justice for Sana. A big leader, Mohsin Naqvi, promised to punish him. But it’s tough—some rules aren’t strong enough, and bad guys slip away, like we see sometimes in India. A lady named Nighat Dad said online hate makes this worse, and we need to keep girls safe when they share their lives.
Sana’s Dream Lives On
Behind the scenes, Sana Yousaf was a 17-year-old with big hopes—maybe to be a doctor, to help girls, and to love her culture, like we love ours. She was killed on June 2, 2025, just for saying no. Her story makes India and Pakistan sad, but it’s a call to fix things. We want justice for Sana and a world where girls can laugh, post, and dream without fear. Her smile is gone, but her voice asks us to make life better for all.
Last Updated on: Friday, June 6, 2025 4:05 pm by Ankur Srivastava | Published by: Mohammad Hussain Shaik on Friday, June 6, 2025 4:00 pm | News Categories: News
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